Todofy: A Modern Open Source Productivity App for People Who Want to Get Things Done
Managing tasks should be simple.
But many productivity apps become complicated over time. Too many features, too many notifications, and too much focus on organizing instead of actually doing the work.
Todofy was created with a different idea:
A calm, fast, and private productivity workspace where tasks, planning, focus, and your daily workflow come together.
Todofy is an open source desktop productivity app designed for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It combines task management, calendar planning, focus timers, reminders, journaling, and local-first storage into one focused workspace.
Why Todofy Exists
Modern productivity tools often force users to choose between simplicity and powerful features.
Simple apps can feel limited.
Powerful apps can feel overwhelming.
Todofy tries to balance both:
- Fast task capture when ideas appear
- Clear daily planning
- Flexible views for different workflows
- Focus tools to help complete work
- Privacy-first local storage
Instead of becoming another place to manage your life, Todofy is designed to help you move your work forward.
A Complete Productivity Workspace
Todofy is not only a to-do list.
It is a complete desktop productivity environment.
Manage Tasks Your Way
Everyone organizes work differently.
Todofy provides multiple ways to view your tasks:
Today View
Focus on what matters now.
See:
- Today's tasks
- Overdue work
- Priorities
- Progress
- Time tracking
Upcoming View
Plan future work with tasks grouped by date.
Kanban Board
Visualize your workflow with columns:
- To do
- In progress
- Blocked
- Done
Move tasks between stages and organize your work visually.
Capture Tasks Instantly
The hardest part of productivity is often starting.
Todofy makes capturing ideas fast.
Use the global quick-add shortcut:
Ctrl + Alt + A
Create tasks without leaving your workflow.
You can also use natural language:
pay rent friday 5pm #home p1
Todofy understands:
- Dates
- Times
- Priorities
- Labels
and turns your text into structured tasks.
Stay Focused With Built-In Timers
Planning is only useful when it helps you execute.
Todofy includes built-in focus tools:
Pomodoro Timer
Use focused sessions with:
- Focus periods
- Short breaks
- Long breaks
Task Time Tracking
Track the real time spent on tasks.
You can:
- Start
- Pause
- Stop
and compare your actual time against your estimate.
This helps answer an important question:
Where does my time actually go?
Plan Your Calendar
Tasks and schedules belong together.
Todofy includes a built-in calendar experience where you can organize:
- Tasks
- Events
- Deadlines
- Recurring work
View your schedule using:
- Month view
- Week view
- Day view
You can also optionally push dated tasks into Google Calendar with one-way synchronization.
Journal Your Progress
Productivity is not only about completing tasks.
It is also about understanding your progress.
Todofy includes a Markdown-based journal where you can:
- Write daily notes
- Add mood tracking
- Review completed work
- Summarize your day
Your productivity history becomes a reflection of your progress.
Privacy First and Local-First
Many productivity apps require accounts before you can even start.
Todofy takes a different approach.
Your data is stored locally using SQLite and the app works fully offline.
No account is required for local usage.
Optional cloud sync is available when you want your data across devices.
Todofy keeps the choice in your hands.
Built With Modern Technology
Todofy is built as a lightweight desktop application using modern technologies:
- Tauri 2 for the desktop framework
- Rust for the backend
- Preact + TypeScript for the interface
- Tailwind CSS for styling
- SQLite for local storage
- Supabase for optional synchronization
This architecture allows Todofy to stay fast, secure, and lightweight.
Open Source Desktop Productivity
Todofy is built as an open source project because productivity tools should be transparent.
Developers can explore the code, contribute improvements, and understand how the application works.
The project is available on GitHub:
https://github.com/salarzeidanlou/todofy
Who Is Todofy For?
Todofy is designed for:
Developers
Manage projects, track deep work, and organize technical tasks.
Creators
Plan content, ideas, and production workflows.
Students
Organize learning goals, notes, and assignments.
Anyone Building Better Habits
Use reminders, journals, timers, and planning tools together.
The Philosophy Behind Todofy
The goal is not to create the most complicated productivity system.
The goal is to create a tool that helps you:
- Capture quickly
- Plan clearly
- Focus deeply
- Finish consistently
Small improvements every day create meaningful progress.
Try Todofy Today
Todofy is available for:
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
Start building a calmer productivity workflow.
Download Todofy or explore the source code:
https://github.com/salarzeidanlou/todofy
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